Enjoying the Mountains of Yangshuo at the Alila Yangshuo

WRITTEN BY Drew

The bustling pace of city life in China is as intense as it is exciting. We live in a city of almost 13 million people, and our normal “break” is hopping across the border to Hong Kong. Considering that...

06.25.18

The Famous (Infamous?) Queen Spa in Shenzhen

WRITTEN BY Drew

The Queen Spa in Shenzhen is probably the most well known spa in the city. What makes it stand out is its size: nearly 450,000 sq ft. For perspective, the average Walmart is about 100,000. Yeah, not small. It has over...

06.15.18

How to Navigate the Shenzhen Bay Border Crossing to Hong Kong

WRITTEN BY Drew

One of the best aspects of living in Shenzhen as an expat is its proximity to Hong Kong. No shade to Shenzhen – some have said it is China’s most fascinating city – but Hong Kong is just an added...

06.07.18

Where to Eat in Portland, Maine

WRITTEN BY Drew

It’s been over 6 years since we called Portland, Maine home, but it still holds a special place in our hearts, and we go out of our way to visit whenever possible. Last year, we spent time in Portland during a...

05.25.18

Expat Guide: Managing US Taxes Abroad

WRITTEN BY Drew

There are so many advantages to living abroad: the adventure of diving into a new country and culture, meeting people from around the world, the opportunity to travel. Of course, with those positives, comes a few...

Hiking the Great Wall with Great Wall Hiking

04.25.18

Checking Off A Bucket List Experience with Great Wall Hiking

WRITTEN BY Drew

Every traveler has a bucket list. One of those items, like many adventurous travelers, is hiking on the Great Wall of China. Yet, after a year of living in China, I had yet to visit Beijing, the easiest city access...

04.14.18

Hitting the Streets on a Taipei Food Tour

WRITTEN BY Drew

When you are in a food obsessed city like Taipei, time is always an issue. There are only so many restaurants, cafes, markets, and shops you can visit over the course of a long weekend. Inevitably, there is a dish that...

04.03.18

What to Eat at Borough Market

WRITTEN BY Drew

The street food and market scene around London has exploded in the past few years. New vendors and markets arise every week it seems, setting up shop all around the city. While most people get enamored with the new...